Enjoy a free lunch at E J's Garden Bistro in Browne's Addition with Ed's Fun Club

E J's Garden Bistro, located in a historic home at the corner of Pacific and Cannon (across from the Elk) in beautiful downtown Browne's Addition, is fast becoming one of Spokane's favorites. This weekend is a great time to try it. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, buy one lunch, get the other free! Text the word EDSFUN to the number 90210

All aboard the Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents the live debut of "The Lost Christmas Eve," a rock holiday tradition for a new generation, Friday at 8 at the Spokane Arena.

"The Lost Christmas Eve" has been called "a story of loss and redemption" and features a diverse soundtrack fusing elements of rock, classical, folk, Broadway, and R&B, which takes you on a journey into the "Capra-esque" world of TSO creator-producer, Paul O'Neill. Encompassing a rundown hotel, an old toy store, a blues bar, a Gothic cathedral, and their respective inhabitants all intertwined during a single enchanted Christmas Eve in New York City, this year's show is sure to start any TSO fan's holiday season off right. "The Lost Christmas Eve" will be performed in its entirety and will feature the hit single, "Wizards in Winter", as well as longtime crowd favorites, "Christmas Nights in Blue" and "Siberian Sleigh Ride." It will be followed by brand new songs from TSO's Fall EP release from Lava/Republic, "Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night)", classics from TSO's debut album, "Christmas Eve & Other Stories" and the rest of the heralded catalogue of rock operas. Ticketswest has your seats.

The "Toy Shelf" at the Bing

You know what happens to dolls at midnight, don't you? You don't! Come to "Toy Shelf" and discover the magic in two shows presented by the Muse Dance Theatre this Saturday at the Bing Crosby Theater, 2 pm and 7 pm. Go to bingcrosbytheater.com for information and tickets.

David Blaine's new restaurant, Central Food is now open

Chef David Blaine has opened the first restaurant in Kendall Yards on the north side of the Spokane River, west of the Monroe Street Bridge. Central Food is located in the Cedar Plaza Building, just south across the street from the State Court of Appeals. And besides a fabulous menu, it has the most spectacular view of the Spokane skyline of any restaurant in town. Central Food is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

It's Blaine's first restaurant but he's long on experience, having been the chef at Latah Bistro for the past seven years and a 20 year veteran in the Spokane dining business. The phone number is 509-315-8036 and the website is in the works. In the meantime you can check them out on facebook at Central Food. But the best way to check them out is in person, you will be impressed!

An evening of theatrical music

The EWU Music Faculty presents an "Evening of Theatrical Music," produced by Kendall Feeney, next Friday, November 30th at 7:30 at the Bing Crosby Theater. Go to bingcrosbytheater.com for information and tickets.

The "World's Largest Paint Party"

It's gonna get colorful at the Arena next Friday night, November 30th at 8, as 2012 The E.N.D. (Electronic Never Dies) presents Dayglow, known worldwide as the "World's Largest Paint Party" featuring Felix Cartel and LA Riots. Ticketswest has your seats.

A Glenn Miller Christmas with the Spokane Jazz Orchestra

Celebrate a "Glenn Miller Christmas" Saturday night, December 1st at 8, at the Bing, with the Spokane Jazz Orchestra featuring a special arrangement of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite." You can get more information and tickets at bingcrosbytheater.com.

A jazzy Christmas concert

The Master Class Jazz Orchestra plays December 1st at a fund raising party for Classical Christian Academy's Royal Raffle and Benefit Ball at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. Doors open at 5-10 pm. Tickets are $50.00. For more information go to ccaroyalraffle.com or call 208-777-4400.

Tastes of Tuscany at the Latah Bistro!

This Sunday, November 25, Heather Dupree, owner of Latah Bistro will host a cooking class & wine tasting featuring foods of Tuscany. The class features hands-on instruction and party planning tips, written recipes to take home, fresh ingredients, Italian wine. Attendees all cook and share the meal together. Items made are Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, Arugula & Olive salad and Amaretto fruit pastry. Hours are from 2-5pm. Cost is $64 per person. Call Heather at 509-939-3008 or email jungleheather@comcast.net for reservations. Visit www.facebook.com/LatahBistro.

Free carriage rides begin with the holiday season

For 12 years, STCU has worked with community partners to provide holiday carriage rides that have become a tradition for many Inland Northwest families. This year, we're offering them once again in Downtown Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.

Spokane carriage rides, presented by STCU and Downtown Spokane, with carriage and horses from Spencer's Carriage Rides. The rides are November 23 through December 23, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Riders meet the carriage at the corner of Wall Street and Main Avenue.

Coeur d'Alene Carriage rides, presented by STCU and the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association, with carriage and horses from Rocking K Ranch. The rides are December 1-22, Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Riders meet the carriage at the corner of First Street and Sherman Avenue.

"Ave!" a celebration of Mary

Spokane Community Music School presents a one of a kind experience featuring 16th century to modern music that will lift your spirits. Mary has inspired composers and musicians for centuries. Enjoy this beautiful concert filled with music and devotion that spans millennia, Sunday, December 9 at 3 pm at the Convent of the Holy Names, 2911 West Fort George Wright Drive. There is no charge but a free will offering will be gratefully accepted. All proceeds benefit the programs and outreach of Holy Names Music Center.

This year, Red Shoe has partnered with Seven2 Draw Off, a local event featuring two teams of artists competing to fill an 8'x8' canvas with artwork on a chosen theme, all within 2 hours. The teams for this Red Shoe event feature 3-person teams from two highly respected creative agencies in town, Klundt Hosmer and Zipline Interactive.

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